Miroku_Dave Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 Ey up Chaps, I hope this is the right forum for this question....... I'm off to Oromocto, New Brunswick in Canada in January for three months and I've been told by a friendly Canadian (Aren't they all?!) that i need to be ready for Minus 40 temperatures right the way through to March! I've been going through the cold weather clothing package and the only boots available to me are either Haix Alaska or Karrimor SF. Both have a rating of minus 20 which doesn't seem enough but I doubt i'll be spending nights out in the field! Problem is I have no experience of either boot! Has anyone got an opinion of which might be better? Or do I chin them both off, visit Altberg and spend some brass? I'm happy to buy a decent pair but they need to look like they belong in the military! Cheers All, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 10 minutes ago, Miroku_Dave said: Ey up Chaps, I hope this is the right forum for this question....... I'm off to Oromocto, New Brunswick in Canada in January for three months and I've been told by a friendly Canadian (Aren't they all?!) that i need to be ready for Minus 40 temperatures right the way through to March! I've been going through the cold weather clothing package and the only boots available to me are either Haix Alaska or Karrimor SF. Both have a rating of minus 20 which doesn't seem enough but I doubt i'll be spending nights out in the field! Problem is I have no experience of either boot! Has anyone got an opinion of which might be better? Or do I chin them both off, visit Altberg and spend some brass? I'm happy to buy a decent pair but they need to look like they belong in the military! Cheers All, Dave hello, is there a L L Bean outlet there ? they do a nice snow boot for these sort of weathers - 45, they have their own factory and very good quality, item XQ284892 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, Miroku_Dave said: Or do I chin them both off, I think I would find out the cost of a decent quality, suitable boot when you get there. On a trip to the US I saved over £60 on a pair of Rocky gortex lined boots. Bought them at a Bass Pro store for approx £72. When I got back home I checked around and found the best UK price for the same boots was through Uttings at £135. Dont know if Canada is the same, but worth finding out before squandering your hard earned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) These are worn by a couple of the chaps in 'Mountain men' in Alaska for winter trapping. Looks bloody cold. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunny_boots Edited July 1, 2019 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 https://www.coolantarctica.com/Shop/antarctica-clothing/antarctic-bootsUK.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku_Dave Posted July 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 Cheers everyone, I'm going to be attached to the Canadian Army so I'm hoping if i need anything that extreme then they'll supply it. These boots will just be for walking round base. I'm loathed to spend too much as I'm a big believer in 'if i need it to survive the Army should provide!' Hence the Haix/Karrimor options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 Had a number of trips stalking in Canada’s mid winter . The only boots that kept my feet warm were rubber type wellies that had a thick fibre lining . These boots were very warm and were used in temperatures down to minus 20 degrees . I think you would be very unlucky to experience temps of minus 40 degrees . On one trip we did have minus 30 degrees and the out fitter wouldn’t let us leave the camp . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) Our daughter has lived not too far from there for the last 25 years and we have been over at least once a year. Winter and summer. Minus 40 is possible yes but quite rare. There is a Cabela's not too far away where you can buy anything for the backwoods. As has been suggested buy when you get there at possibly half the price of UK Have a ball it's a beautiful part of the world. We drive past the huge Gagetown army depot on our way to a cabin we sometimes stay in. Coming from the UK you will be amazed at the gentle generosity of native new Brunswick folk. Snap of Cabela's Moncton gun rack. Edited July 1, 2019 by DUNKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 (edited) Minus 45 would freeze your eyes and your thin membranes in your airways if you had to take a deep breath. The army will give you kit and advice. If it gets that cold stay in. Buy what the locals wear. Edited July 1, 2019 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 Our Daughter sometimes surprises us with how low the temp is in winter, but don't forget they nearly always quote the "wind chill" which is of course much lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 17 hours ago, Harnser said: Had a number of trips stalking in Canada’s mid winter . The only boots that kept my feet warm were rubber type wellies that had a thick fibre lining . These boots were very warm and were used in temperatures down to minus 20 degrees . I think you would be very unlucky to experience temps of minus 40 degrees . On one trip we did have minus 30 degrees and the out fitter wouldn’t let us leave the camp . Harnser Baffin Trappers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miroku_Dave Posted July 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 Thanks everyone! The place looks amazing, this is an awesome opportunity and I cant wait until January now :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Miroku_Dave said: Thanks everyone! The place looks amazing, this is an awesome opportunity and I cant wait until January now 🙂 Just don't get eaten by a bear "lots there" or squashed by a moma moose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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